Transcript Okaloosa-Walton College

Okaloosa-Walton College
Educator Preparation
Institute
What is EPI?
The Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) is
an alternative, fast-track route to
Florida Teacher Certification
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Baccalaureate Degree
EPI Program Certificate
Appropriate state certification exams
Completed state certification application
Florida Professional Teacher Certification!
How does the EPI Work?
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Coursework builds on the subject area knowledge of
your baccalaureate degree with pedagogical content
and teaching methodology
Content is designed to prepare you for the
professional knowledge exam required for Florida
Teacher Certification
Completion of the OWC Educator Preparation
Certificate satisfies the professional
coursework required for Florida Teacher
Certification
How does the EPI Differ from the
Traditional Education Program?
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It’s faster!
You can complete in 2 semesters (5-6 months)
without the additional semester of student teaching
It’s less expensive!
Total tuition is $1,402.38 + total estimated cost of
books at $350; typical cost for education coursework
at the university is at least $3,232 plus book cost of
approximately $100 per course
It’s more flexible !
Classes are offered in weekend, blended and distance
learning formats
EPI Content: The Florida Educator
Accomplished Practices (FEAP)
EPI students will demonstrate mastery of
the 12 Florida Educator Accomplished
Practices
These competencies are introduced and
explored in EPI courses
Mastery of these competencies will be
evaluated as a part of coursework.
FEAP Competencies
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Assessment
9. Learning Environments
Communication
10. Planning
Continuous Improvement 11. Role of the Teacher
Critical Thinking
12. Technology
Diversity
Ethics
Human Development and Learning
Knowledge of Subject Matter
What Courses Are Required?
7 Content Courses
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EPI 001
EPI 002
EPI 003
EPI 004
Classroom Management
Instructional Strategies
Technology
The Teaching & Learning
Process
EPI 010 Research-Based Reading
EPI 020 Professional Foundations
EPI 030 Diversity
2 Field Experience Courses
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EPI 0940 Professional Foundations
EPI 0945 Diversity
(45 hrs.= 3 EPI Credits)
(45 hrs.= 3 EPI Credits)
(45 hrs.= 3 EPI Credits)
(45 hrs.= 3 EPI Credits)
(45 hrs.= 3 EPI Credits)
(30 hrs.= 2 EPI Credits)
(30 hrs.= 2 EPI Credits)
(15 hrs.= 1 EPI Credit )
(15 hrs.= 1 EPI Credit )
Total EPI Credits= 21
What Does the Program Cost?
Each EPI Credit is $66.78*
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Each 45 hour class is 3 EPI credits =
$ 200.34
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Each 30 hour class is 2 EPI credits =
$ 133.56
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Each 15 hour class is 1 EPI credit =
$66.78
Total Tuition Cost for EPI = $ 1,402.38
Textbooks are purchased separately at an
estimated cost of $350 for the entire
program
* 2008-09 tuition costs. Tuition costs for subject to change. A $30 lab fee is assessed for
EPI 0003 Technology
What are the Program Entry
Requirements?
1. Complete all OWC admissions and
enrollment requirements
2. Obtain an Official Statement of Status of
Eligibility to teach in Florida.
http://www.fldoe.org/edcert
 State of Florida requires
official transcripts.
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Program Entry Requirements-Cont’d.
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Agree to complete, through a
school district, a Level 2 screening
that is submitted to the FDLE and
FBI. You are responsible for
contacting the district and
arranging to complete the
fingerprinting process
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Begin taking the Florida Teacher
Certification Exams (either General
Knowledge or Subject Area)
www.fl.nesinc.com
Florida Teacher Certification Exam
Information
Exam Dates
July 26, 2008
Sept. 13, 2008
October 25, 2008
Registration Deadlines
6/6/08
7/25/08
9/5/08
Cost
$25.00 per test (Additional charge
for late registration and
supplemental registration)
www.fl.nesinc.com
Requirements to Receive EPI
Completion Certificate from OWC
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Pass the Florida Teacher Certification
(FTCE) General Knowledge Exam
Pass the FTCE Subject Area Exam
Successfully Complete 21 EPI Credits
(“C” or higher grade in each course)
Pass the FTCE Professional
Education Exam
Is Anything Else Needed to Obtain the
Professional Certificate?
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Submit proof of a Level 2 screening to the
FLDOE, Teacher Certification Department
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Complete all required paperwork
for the State of Florida Teacher
Certification Department:
http://www.fldoe.org/edcert
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No additional practice teaching is required!
The Admissions Process
Returning Students-(those who have
taken classes in the past at OWC)
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Update any information, i.e, name change, address or
phone number change with Enrollment Services
729-4901
New Students
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Complete an OWC Admission/Residency form
On-line—www.owc.edu and link to admissions or
Educator Preparation Institute section
(Paper forms are also in your packet)
Complete a Supplemental EPI Admission
Application Form (On-line or peach form in your packet)
Verification of Bachelor’s Degree
Request an official
copy of your transcript
from the college where
your baccalaureate degree
was conferred. A cummulative GPA must be posted on
the transcript. Admission requirement is a GPI of 2.5
or higher.
 The transcript needs to be sent directly from the
college to Ms. Janice Buchanan, Okaloosa-Walton
College,100 College Blvd, Niceville, FL 32578
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is approved for EPI
Possible avenues for financial aid:
• Federal Financial Aid (PELL)-ends Aug. 2008
• VA Benefits
• Troops to Teachers (1-888-FLTROOP or
www.firn.edu/doe/profdev/troopste.htm )
Also available for spouses
• For Military Spouses: New DOL/DOD Military
Spouse Career Advancement Project (contact
Airman/Family Readiness center (850) 884-5441
• Other sources (community scholarships, OWC
foundation, employers, etc.)
OWC Information Contacts
Program Questions
Penny Cox,
Coordinator,
Educational Services
Phone: 729-5322
[email protected]
Student Services Questions
Janice Buchanan,
Coordinator,
Enrollment Services
Phone: 729-4901
[email protected]